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Province supports older adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness<\/em><\/p>\n

June 11, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

BRANTFORD \u2014 The Ontario government is providing $1.25 million to help build 25 affordable housing units for people over the age of 55 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Brantford.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur government knows how critical it is to support innovative solutions, like these new modular homes in Brantford, through our $765 million Social Services Relief Fund,\u201d said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. \u201cThese modular units can be built fast, allowing us to connect more people to the homes and supports they need. This is critical as we work to keep our most vulnerable residents safe and housed, both during the pandemic and into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Located at 177 Colborne Street West, the modular units are part of a five-storey apartment complex that is situated on a transit corridor. The location will provide residents with easy access to public transit and the building will include amenities such as bike storage and a small backyard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese affordable homes will make a real difference in our community by providing vulnerable residents in Brantford with stability and security, and help them regain their independence,\u201d said Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford\u2014Brant. \u201cThis is a great example of how our government is helping to ensure our most vulnerable have a place to call home.\u201d<\/p>\n

As highlighted in Ontario\u2019s Action Plan: Protecting People\u2019s Health and Our Economy<\/a>, today\u2019s announcement is part of the province\u2019s $765 million Social Services Relief Fund to help municipalities and Indigenous program partners create longer-term housing solutions and support vulnerable Ontarians affected by COVID-19, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very grateful to our provincial partners for their support to help us provide more much needed affordable housing options in our community, said Kevin Davis, Mayor of the City of Brantford. \u201cThere are currently over 1,700 households on the community housing waitlist, whereby some applicants have a wait of between eight and twelve years. Made more acute by the negative economic impacts of the pandemic, the need for more affordable housing in our community has never been greater.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you live in the city or the county, the availability of affordable housing is an issue,\u201d said David Bailey, Mayor of the County of Brant. \u201cOur residents deserve housing that meets their needs and that they can afford. We are grateful for this funding opportunity to support affordable housing and to assist those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Construction on the new housing complex is expected to be completed by December 2021.
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